Most AC problems Ames HVAC sees on newer systems begin on installation day. An oversized unit cycles on and off too quickly to dry the air, so a Ames, IA home ends up cold and damp. An undersized unit runs flat-out through every heat wave and still falls behind. Either way, the equipment never reaches the efficiency on its label. Our fix is simple: a real load calculation built from your home's size, insulation, windows, sun exposure, and duct system, not a rule of thumb or the tonnage of the unit being replaced. It is the first step toward a system that performs for fifteen years.
Our most requested repair is AC Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for AC Installation
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- More frequent repairs, each one costing more than the last
- An older unit facing a compressor failure or a leaking coil
- A system that has already passed its twelfth to fifteenth summer
- The AC runs constantly on hot days and never reaches the setpoint
- The house cools unevenly, with hot rooms the system never conquers
- Cooling bills climbing every summer while comfort declines
- An older unit that runs on phased-out R-22
- A cold, damp feeling indoors, which usually points to an oversized system
Early Action Saves Money
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. Call (515) 715-4159 at the first sign of trouble.
